Best Meaty Jalapeno Poppers Recipes

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MEATY JALAPENO POPPERS



Meaty Jalapeno Poppers image

You can easily make this vegetarian by leaving out the meat. You could add different cheeses or even bread and fry them.

Provided by Melanie B @MelBelle

Categories     Vegetables

Number Of Ingredients 4

12 - jalapenos, fresh
8 ounce(s) cream cheese
4-8 ounce(s) jimmy dean hot breakfast sausage (depends on how meaty you want them)
2 tablespoon(s) parmesan cheese, grated

Steps:

  • Cut the end off the jalapenos then cut them in half lengthwise and remove the seeds & membranes. I wore disposable gloves to seed the jalapenos and to stuff them.
  • Mix cooked sausage, cream cheese and parmesean cheese together. stuff about 1T of the cream cheese mixture into each jalapeno half.
  • Freeze on a cookie sheet before baking or movingto freezer containers
  • Bake from a frozen state at 350 for about 15-20 minutes or until done.
  • NOTE: These are really awesome wrapped in a 1/2 piece of bacon secured with a toothpick and grilled.

AIR FRYER JALAPEñO POPPERS



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We have a high bar for jalapeño poppers, and this easy air-fryer version surpasses it. In our books the jalapeño itself needs to be cooked through but still sturdy enough to support all the filling. This recipe calls for large jalapeños, which fit more filling than smaller ones and tend to be sturdier. The molten cheese will not spill out of these poppers thanks to the way they are filled and rested for a few minutes in the air fryer after cooking. Finally, the breadcrumb coating remains crispy for a very long time because of the addition of crushed kettle potato chips.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     appetizer

Time 20m

Yield 8 servings (24 poppers)

Number Of Ingredients 7

12 large jalapeño peppers (at least 4 inches in length)
8 ounces cream cheese, at room temperature
5 ounces extra-sharp yellow Cheddar, grated
1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs seasoned with Pecorino Romano
1/2 cup finely crushed kettle potato chips
Nonstick cooking spray
2 tablespoons bacon bits or freshly cooked, crumbled bacon

Steps:

  • Working with disposable rubber gloves to protect your skin, halve each jalapeño lengthwise, slicing through the stem. Remove the seeds and white ribs with a spoon or small melon baller. Arrange the halves on a baking sheet rounded sides down. If any of the halves tilt sideways instead of standing straight up, slice a sliver of skin off the rounded side, making sure not to cut through to the cavity, so they sit level.
  • Add the cream cheese and Cheddar to a small bowl and mix together with a rubber spatula until combined. Stir together the breadcrumbs and potato chips in a medium bowl.
  • Divide the cream cheese mixture among the jalapeño halves, smoothing it down with your finger or the back of a butter knife so the filling is level with the top of the jalapeno, not mounded. (You may have extra filling depending on how large your jalapenos are.) Firmly press the breadcrumb mixture over the cream cheese to fully coat. Spray the breadcrumbs with nonstick spray.
  • Preheat the air fryer to 400 degrees F and set to cook for 4 minutes. Arrange the poppers in a single layer in the basket so they're not touching, working in batches if necessary. Air fry the poppers without opening the basket to check on them. When the air fryer turns off, let the poppers sit in the basket for another 4 minutes without opening the machine. (this will allow the poppers to cool slightly and the cheese to set so it doesn't slide out-don't worry, it'll still be gooey.)
  • Carefully open the air fryer basket and remove each popper with a spatula. Serve the poppers sprinkled with the bacon.

BEST EVER JALAPENO POPPERS



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This is a recipe I made by taking the best of three or four popper recipes and combining them to make something that tastes wonderful. A frequent request at my house, and at others. I usually make 100 and put them in the fridge. They don't last long. Adjust the amount of bacon bits and type of shredded cheese to taste. Increase the recipe as necessary! Lots of tests helps to best figure out the way you like it. Be sure to wear rubber gloves while seeding the jalapenos -- they will burn.

Provided by HLSANDS

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Vegetable     Jalapeno Popper Recipes

Time 1h

Yield 32

Number Of Ingredients 8

12 ounces cream cheese, softened
1 (8 ounce) package shredded Cheddar cheese
1 tablespoon bacon bits
12 ounces jalapeno peppers, seeded and halved
1 cup milk
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup dry bread crumbs
2 quarts oil for frying

Steps:

  • In a medium bowl, mix the cream cheese, Cheddar cheese and bacon bits. Spoon this mixture into the jalapeno pepper halves.
  • Put the milk and flour into two separate small bowls. Dip the stuffed jalapenos first into the milk then into the flour, making sure they are well coated with each. Allow the coated jalapenos to dry for about 10 minutes.
  • Dip the jalapenos in milk again and roll them through the breadcrumbs. Allow them to dry, then repeat to ensure the entire surface of the jalapeno is coated.
  • In a medium skillet, heat the oil to 365 degrees F ( 180 degrees C). Deep fry the coated jalapenos 2 to 3 minutes each, until golden brown. Remove and let drain on a paper towel.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 149.2 calories, Carbohydrate 6.8 g, Cholesterol 19.8 mg, Fat 12 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 3.9 g, SaturatedFat 4.7 g, Sodium 109.8 mg, Sugar 1 g

CRUNCHY JALAPEñO TACO POPPERS RECIPE BY TASTY



Crunchy Jalapeño Taco Poppers Recipe by Tasty image

Here's what you need: jalapeñoes, ground beef, taco seasoning, kosher salt, ground black pepper, fresh cilantro, extra virgin olive oil, medium white onion, garlic, shredded cheese blend, cream cheese, eggs, flour, cornflake cereal, cornflake cereal, canola oil, fresh cilantro, fresh lime juice, salsa

Provided by Betsy Carter

Categories     Appetizers

Yield 24 poppers

Number Of Ingredients 19

24 jalapeñoes
1 lb ground beef
1 oz taco seasoning, 1 package
2 teaspoons kosher salt, plus more to taste
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
¼ cup fresh cilantro, chopped
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 medium white onion, diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 cup shredded cheese blend
½ cup cream cheese
4 eggs, beaten
1 ½ cups flour, mixed with 1 tsp salt and 1 tsp pepper
4 cups cornflake cereal, crushed
1 cup cornflake cereal, finely ground
8 cups canola oil
¼ cup fresh cilantro, chopped
1 tablespoon fresh lime juice, for seasoning
salsa, for serving

Steps:

  • Slice the jalapeños lengthwise down the center, taking care to cut through only one side and leaving the pepper as intact as possible. Remove the seeds.
  • In a large bowl, combine the ground beef, taco seasoning, salt, pepper, and cilantro. Mix to combine.
  • Heat the olive oil in a large pan over medium heat. Cook the onion for 1 minute, then add garlic and cook another minute.
  • Add the beef mixture and cook until browned, approximately 5 minutes. Remove from the heat and let cool completely.
  • In a clean, large bowl, combine the cooled beef mixture, shredded cheese, and cream cheese.
  • Transfer the beef mixture to a piping bag or zip-top bag with a corner snipped off.
  • Pipe the beef mixture into the jalapeños, then close the peppers.
  • Heat a large pot filled with the oil until it reaches 325ºF (170ºC).
  • Add the seasoned flour, eggs, and cornflakes to 3 separate shallow bowls. Dip the peppers in the egg, then the flour, followed by the egg again, and then the cornflakes. Dip once more in the egg and finish with a second dip in the cornflakes.
  • Fry the peppers, in batches, for 2½ minutes until golden brown. Remove with a slotted spoon or tongs and drain on a wire cooling rack.
  • Season the peppers well with salt and fresh lime juice.
  • Serve warm with salsa for dipping.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 862 calories, Carbohydrate 28 grams, Fat 79 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 10 grams, Sugar 3 grams

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